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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 503.52 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 503.52 and 277.76 is: 417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 503.52 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/503.52 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 503.52 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 139,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,857.72/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.34

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